After a week of rain the blue skies in East Tennessee were amazing this weekend. Rain can be gloomy and storms can destroy. But rain makes things grow. Rain nourishes. Rain strengthens. Rain brings new life. Rain brings rainbows and reminders of God's promises. What if we began to see the rainy situations in life the same way? The difficult relationship? The hard work situation? The physical ailment? The prodigal child? What if we saw those rainy situations as God's means for growth ... Read More about Jesus, Bring the Rain
Fill the empty places…
If you’re feeling empty, defeated and unwanted, praise. If you’re grieving a loss too heavy to bear, praise. If you’re struggling with your calling and wonder where your place is, praise. If the lies of the enemy keep telling you you’re a failure, praise. Fill up those empty places with praise. Speak His Name aloud. Name His attributes. The enemy flees in His presence. The praise gives you upward focus. When we turn our eyes to Him He gives us peace. Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in ... Read More about Fill the empty places…
What declarations are you making?
“It is good...to DECLARE Your lovingkindness in the morning, and Your faithfulness every night...” Psalm 92:2. What if woke with declarations of the goodness of God and went to bed recounting His faithful deeds? “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Are you speaking life or death over yourself and your loved ones? God’s Word is FULL of admonition about our words. Today, let’s speak life. Let’s speak truth. Let’s build up and not tear down. Let’s declare ALOUD the ... Read More about What declarations are you making?
Your Wounds Become A Gift…
“Your wounds become the gift that you share with the world.” - Edie Wadsworth I’ve worn so many hats over the years. Wife. Mama. Homeschool mom. Music major. Kindergarten teacher. Music teacher. Piano teacher. Friend. Blogger. Daughter of the King. But one word I would never have used to describe myself before would be dreamer. I always wanted to be a mom and a teacher growing up. Those “dreams” were fulfilled in so many ways, you might say. But in all my wildest dreams I never imagined ... Read More about Your Wounds Become A Gift…
The Testing Makes Us Strong…
“Blessed are those who strength is in You, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage. When they walk through the valley of weeping, they dig deep to find a pleasant pool where others find only pain. They grow stronger and stronger with every step forward...” Psalm 84:5-6 (NKJV and Passion Translation) Oh that we could be the joy seekers instead of seeing only pain!! That’s the journey I’m on...and it is a journey. No place of perfection and no path without heartache & trial here on this ... Read More about The Testing Makes Us Strong…
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